We’ll cover the basics of the Transients API, see basic examples, and then discuss common places where this method can be most helpful, like large, complex queries or pulling from an external API. We’ll also discuss how this type of caching is unique, when to use it, and how to scale it for big … [Read more...] about WordCamp Birmingham 2014: Temporary Cache Assistance (Transients API)
[row] [span width=6] [/span] [span width=6] Thanks for your time, WordCamp Birmingham! I enjoyed trading stories of success and failure, and finding ways to be brave and vet new ideas. Feel free to continue to give me your feedback—this was my first time giving this talk, and I want to … [Read more...] about Fearless: Adopting Brave Experimentation: WordCamp Birmingham 2013
I've started writing for WP Daily, a new blog all about WordPress, created by 8Bit. This latest one is all about how I got involved in the WordPress community recently: Here’s what I did to get involved this year, in order. I hope it compels you to give what you can, and not worry about what you … [Read more...] about From WP Daily: “How I Got More Involved in the Community in 2012”
Here's the verbose overview of my presentation at this year's WordCamp Birmingham. If you have any questions I didn't get to this weekend, post them in the comments! Description: In an age of social justice, social causes, and social media, the quintessential non-profit has to be a dependable … [Read more...] about Empowering Non-Profits with WordPress
